NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, DUBLIN
Bachelor of Science (Singapore)
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: STRATEGY AND POLICY
(HRM2001S)
STUDY GUIDE
BSc20 FT / Singapore
Copyright August 2013
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Author: Dipan K Mehta (2013)
This manual was prepared for University College Dublin as a comprehensive support for students completing the above mentioned Degree programme.
© This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part without permission from
University College Dublin.
Module Co-ordinator: Dipan K Mehta
Email: dipan.kmehta@kaplan.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WELCOME MESSAGE
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1. INTRODUCTION
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a. Background details
b. Module aims
c. Programme Goals
2. MODULE OUTLINE
a. Module learning outcomes
b. Themes and topics
c. Learning materials
3. MODULE DELIVERY SCHEDULE
a. Session arrangements
b. Student engagement
c. Office hours arrangements
4. ASSESSMENT DETAILS
a. Assignments
b. Module assessment components
i. Assignment 1 ii. Assignment 2: Individual Project iii. Examination
5. GRADING
a. University grading policy
b. Grade descriptors for assessment components
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6. CONCLUDING COMMENTS
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APPENDICES
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WELCOME MESSAGE
There are several purposes of studying HRM. Human resource strategies are frequently seen as the key to the achievement of business objectives, to keep the companies competitive. The complex and rapidly changing environment have produced a sense of turbulence and uncertainty in business life. The adaptability of organisations has never been more important.
The way the human resource is used strategically to achieve business or organisational objectives is the focus of this module. Business or organisational strategy may be described as the attempt to find ways to position the business or organisational objectives. This is
achieved
References: Fundamentals of Human Resource Management: Gary Dessler (2011). R.J. Stone, (2008).